Motorola Moto G Power vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus

The Motorola Moto G Power (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Power has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Moto G8 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Power doesn't.

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus edges out the Motorola Moto G Power by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Power
Performance 24
Display 57
Camera 17
Battery 43
Portability 44
Value for money
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Performance 24
Display 57
Camera 40
Battery 22
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G Power better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
  • Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 199g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Power vs the Motorola Moto G8 Plus, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads (40/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Power leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power (40/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Power notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Motorola Moto G Power: The Motorola Moto G Power is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G8 Plus: The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Power Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 329457 329457
Geekbench Single 321 321
Geekbench Multi 1128 1128
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2300 1080x2280
Refresh rate
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 10W 15W
Main camera 16 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 16 MP
Front camera 16 MP 25 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB
Storage 64GB 64GB
OS Android 10.0 Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.9×75.8×9.6 mm 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm
Weight 199 g 188 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Power
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
17
camera
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 25MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Power
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2300
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Power
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Power and Motorola Moto G8 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Power Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
31/100
329457 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G8 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
34/100
329457 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power (40/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Power notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (43/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Power or the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus edges out the Motorola Moto G Power by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Power and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G Power has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Power or the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads on camera score (40/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Power over the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G Power is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.